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NJ S2100
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Paul Moriarty
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AI Summary
- Commissioner of Education must study whether to increase high school geography curriculum requirements, including evaluation of potential positive and negative consequences of enhanced requirements
- Study findings and recommendations due within 6 months to the State Board of Education, Governor, and Legislature
- Currently no dedicated geography course required for New Jersey high school students
- Existing regulations require 15 credits in social studies for a State-endorsed diploma, with geography integrated into other courses rather than taught separately
- Sponsored by Senator Paul D. Moriarty (District 4 - Atlantic, Camden, and Gloucester counties) for the 2026 legislative session
Legislative Description
Directs Commissioner of Education to study curriculum requirements for geography education in high school.
Education
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
1/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Education1/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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